Georgetown is the favorite to be a bracket-buster out of the East. Two of college basketball’s historically elite teams will be forced to play their way into the field of 64. The Huskies need him if they have any hope of making a deep run. This edition of the Big Dance will lack some action without packed crowds, cheerleaders and bands, but the coaches are providing plenty of storylines. The East Region of the NCAA men's tournament is set, and some intriguing matchups could be on tap. Michigan 2. See the brackets for the 2021 Class AAA East Regional Girls' Basketball Tournaments and more at TSSAAsports.com. 12 Georgetown, 12:1… This matchup against Alabama is a battle of the old guard with Pitino and one of the more prominent up-and-coming coaches in 46-year-old Nate Oats, who is in his second season with Alabama. Here we delve into this year’s East Region bracket odds and look at the history of the Region.. 2021 NCAA Tournament bracket: East Region analysis of top-seeded Michigan, Alabama and more By Kyle Tucker and Matthew Gutierrez Mar 15, 2021 4 Sports NCAA Tournament East Region bracket prediction: Michigan is vulnerable. Avery Johnson discusses the East Region in his 2021 NCAA Tournament Bracket Breakdown. Florida State can take down the East Region with Michigan star Isaiah Livers (left) dealing with a foot injury Getty Images. 4 Illinois, Michigan State and No. 7 UConn vs. No. The schedule will be listed below, with all times in Eastern Standard Time. The games will be broadcast across various stations, with many overlapping game times. A few weeks ago, this would’ve been Michigan’s bracket to lose. Donald Trump stops at Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ campaign event. The East Region of the NCAA men's tournament is set, and some intriguing matchups could be on tap. SEC Tournament champion Alabama Crimson Tide enters with the second seed, victorious in nine of their last ten and looking to make a splash in the spotlight. Before Isaiah Livers’ foot injury, before the Wolverines struggled down the stretch. 3 Texas vs. No. Here's the March Madness East Region schedule: 5 Colorado vs. 12 Georgetown | 12:15 PM ET - CBS - Hinkle Fieldhouse, 4 Florida State vs. 13 UNC Greensboro | 12:45 PM ET - truTV - Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 8 LSU vs. 9 St. Bonaventure | 1:45 PM ET - TNT - Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, 1 Michigan vs. 16 Mount St. Mary's/Texas Southern | 3:00 PM ET - CBS - Mackey Arena, 2 Alabama vs. 15 Iona | 4:00 PM ET - TBS - Hinkle Fieldhouse, 7 UConn vs. 10 Maryland | 7:10 PM ET - CBS - Mackey Arena, 4 Virginia vs. 13 Ohio | 7:15 PM ET - truTV - Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, 6 BYU vs. 11 Michigan State/UCLA | 9:40 PM ET - CBS - Hinkle Fieldhouse, 3 Texas vs. 14 Abilene Christian | 9:50 PM ET - truTV - Lucas Oil Stadium Unity, _________________________________________________________________. 5 Colorado vs. No. Texas 4. It's a new era in college basketball, and these two are ushering it in. From one to 16, each seed will need their best basketball to stay alive in this grueling tournament. They wouldn't meet the Crimson Tide again until the Elite Eight, but a tough St. Bonaventure team would be the first step toward an exciting rematch. Only eight times in history has a No. Alabama throws up a lot of threes, more than any other team in the tournament. Scroll horizontally to view entire bracket. Read More. Game times are in ET Saturday (First Round) No. In true Gen Z fashion, he used social media to look up highlights. Here is everything you need to know about the East Region. If all goes according to plan, Alabama will have us all saying "Roll Tide" all the way through March and into April. All of our adjusted ratings notes for the East Region teams are located here. 6 BYU vs. No. A few weeks ago, this would’ve been Michigan’s bracket to lose. 2021 NCAA Tournament East Region bracket picks: Upset watch, Michigan's toughest test and more to know sportsline.com | 2h Michigan hung on to get a No. See Me1. Can the Hoyas pull off a similar feat? Michigan State had some big wins down the stretch, including against No. Florida State's freshman power forward-turned-guard idolized Magic Johnson as a kid despite the fact the former Los Angeles Lakers great was way before his time. / NCAA Bracket 2021: Complete Guide to East Region Mark Humphrey/Associated Press All first-round games in the East Region will be played on Saturday, March 20. Categories: Sports. A redshirt junior, he's part of Texas' experienced core. NCAA Tournament bracket picks: East Region Best storyline. But Iona is hot after winning the MAAC as the ninth-seeded team. 21 mins ago. The Crimson Tide don't seem vulnerable to an upset after having won the SEC tournament. 1 seed Michigan, as well as LSU, Florida State, Georgetown and more. Florida State and Alabama, two schools known primarily for football, have built their basketball programs up to a point at which they seem ready for prominence. Georgetown's Big East tourney win gave the team its first trip to the Big Dance since 2015. The Huskies used that performance to win the Big Dance. 2 seed. 3 Texas poses a threat after it won the Big 12 tournament. Sport. Our College Basketball and betting experts break down the East region and tell you how to fill out your brackets. The Longhorns took down a very strong Oklahoma State team to capture the title, bringing plenty of momentum with them into their first March Madness matchup with Abilene Christian. A shouting match between Michigan coach Juwan Howard and Maryland's Mark Turgeon broke out during their Big Ten Conference tournament game on Friday. The entire 2021 NCAA tournament will be played in the state of Indiana due to COVID-19 precautions. Let’s take a look at our predictions for the East region. Patrick Ewing, who won the 1984 national title while a player at the school, is trying to restore the program to its former glory. Looking back to the 2019 tournament – the top seed in the East bracket was Duke. Two of college basketball's historically elite teams will be forced to play their way into the field of 64. If the confrontation between LSU and Alabama before the SEC title game was any indication of what's to come, then it's safe to expect some passion from the Tigers. They play different positions, but Barnes liked the way the 12-time NBA All-Star and three-time MVP always played with visible passion and excitement. SUBSCRIBE NOW. PRINTABLE BRACKET: The entire 68-team field for the 2021 NCAA Tournament OPINION: 700 days later, March Madness is finally back, and how we missed it Team-by-team look at the East Region: For the first time ever, your Texas Longhorns are Big 12 Tournament Champs!!! This team knows how to protect the rim. East Region bracket breakdown | 2021 NCAA Tournament | College Basketball on ESPN. 4 Virginia Tech – all made the Regional semi-finals.